Thanks to the many callers who have reached out to find out if Camp Washington-Carver has suffered damage during the recent flooding in southern West Virginia.
Camp Washington-Carver was not affected by the flooding. The Appalachian String Band Festival will be held as scheduled this year.

27th Appalachian String Band Music Festival

A five day mountaintop gathering of musicians and friends with contests,
concerts, workshops, square dances, camping and a hymn-sing. West Virginia
masters are presented to an audience of more than 3000 musicians and string
band music lovers from around the world. Over the history of this festival,
more than 20 foreign countries and 48 of the 50 states have been represented,
with many returning year after year to this much-loved festival.